B2.1.3 - Unhealthy Diet

Question 1

Humans get energy by eating which nutrients?

Answer 1

Carbohydrates
Lipids

Question 2

Energy in food is measure in which units?

Answer 2

Joules

Question 3

How many joules in 1 kilojoule?

Answer 3

1000 J are in 1 kJ

Question 4

What happens if you consume more energy than you use?

Answer 4

You will gain weight.

Question 5

What happens if you consume less energy than you use?

Answer 5

You will lose weight.

Question 6

If someone does not eat enough food they may suffer from…

Answer 6

starvation
malnutrition

Question 7

Someone who is underweight may suffer from…

Answer 7

-Poor immune system
-Lack of energy (always feel tired)

Question 8

Overweight people are at an increased risk of…

Answer 8

• Heart disease
• Stroke
• Diabetes
• Some cancers

Question 9

Someone who does not get enough vitamins or minerals is said to have a…

Answer 9

deficiency

Question 10

Vitamin A deficiency leads to…

Answer 10

night blindness

Question 11

Vitamin D deficiency can lead to…

Answer 11

rickets (weak bones)

Question 12

What affects the amount of energy needed by your body?

Answer 12

• Age (affects growth rate)
• Body size
• Level of exercise